Last month, I purchased an electric range through the Shop My Way Mall after reading one of alrenaissance's posts on how you could earn extra points this way. I also made a note on my calendar to contact Marriott Rewards in the event I had not received the points in a month's time. There was a note on the website notifying Rewards members that Sears would not investigate purchases after a certain number of days (60 I think). I spoke with a helpful customer service representative who took all my information and suggested I wait about 2 weeks and call back to verify the points had been added. He said the investigation would be tied to my Marriott Rewards number. Two days later I had the points posted to my account. I received 2 points for every $ I spent. This really is a great way to earn extra points.

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I always use ShopMyWayMall whenever possible. In fact, I've gotten into the habit of ordering from drugstore.com rather than visit my local CVS so I can earn 4pts/$ there. Likewise, if I'm going to buy something from Nordstrom, I'll always go online and shop through ShopMyWayMall or another such portal. For me I usually choose which will give me a better deal, either Marriott's ShopMyWayMall or American's AAdvantage Shopping. Though I must say using AAdvantage Shopping has become way more appealing ever since the devaluation at Marriott occurred...

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I tend to balance my spending. Depending on what I need more, I'll use that portal + that card more. However, if like now I need all points/miles equally, I'll choose the portal that has the best point earning and use the other program card. So recently, AAdvantage shopping at 35pts/$ spent on eBags.com. So I bought stuff I needed for my trip via AAdvantage shopping and charged it to my MR Visa to get some MR points too.

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I cash in points regularly for gift cards. Specifically restaurants, department stores etc.................although there are still some cards that are not available (they are adding new merchants daily) this is a great way to use points if you have large amounts.

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I Have earned soooooo many points from shopping at the mall. Unreal. Helped me reach gold status and keep it for another year. I might just make gold lifetime if i keep it up. I highly recommend everyone use it. All major retailers are on it too. Including Walmart

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